A year had passed since Mimihagi saved Jūshirō's life.

After he had fully recovered, it was as if it that deadly illness never happened but his now white-hair was a reminder of it.

Jūsanrō was watching his uncle play with Jūshirō.

Despite his old age, Hiroshi was a very active man and unlike his older brother, he believed that his great nephew would live a long life thanks to Mimihagi.

"FlashBack"

Jūsanrō stood outside watching the night sky when Hiroshi came up to him.

"Oh uncle"

"Hello Jūsanrō. I didn't expect you to be out here"

"I just needed to clear my mind a bit after what father told me earlier today"

"About you having another child that will take the title of heir?"

"Yes. I can't believe he would even suggest something like that

-Jūshirō is his grandson and it's his birthright to become the next head of our family"

"That he is. But while I do understand why my brother said it, it's still harsh of him"

Hiroshi then placed a hand on his nephew's shoulder.

"Trust me Jūsanrō when I say that I believe your son will live to be at least 1000 if not more. After all, others have been in contact with the fallen god and lived for that long"

Jūsanrō couldn't help but smile. His uncle had always been one to reassure others, a fact he was grateful for.

He then looked at the sky again.

"I just hope dad will realize that soon"

"I will talk to him about this but though we may be the clan elders, it is you who are the clan head so you are the one to decide the heir and seeing how your son is the first born..."

"I will pick him no matter what. Even if we have other children"

"End FlashBack"

"Other children..."

"They seem to be having fun"

Jūsanrō turned around and saw Akemi come towards him.

"How are feeling?"

"Better"

"That's good. But it must be easier this time seeing how you've been through it before"

"At least I know how to handle it this time"

The two then watched as Hiroshi picked up their son and held him up so the boy laughed.

"We should tell him the good news. We've kept it secret for a few days now"

"We should"

Hiroshi then came towards them, carrying Jūshirō on his shoulders.

"You two seem to have been having fun"

"We have. Great-uncle is fun to play with"

Hiroshi chuckled and placed the boy on the ground before ruffling his hair.

"I'm glad you had fun Jūshirō but now I have things to do"

"Okay"

Hiroshi smiled at him before he walked inside and Jūsanrō picked up his son.

"Are you feeling okay Jūshirō?"

"Yes father"

"That's good"

The couple hadn't told their son fully what happened a year ago since they decided to wait until he was older before explaining the things about Mimihagi.

For now they had just told him that he needed to be careful because the illness attack had made him a bit more sensitive.

"Sweetie, your dad and I have some news for you"

"What is it mommy?"

"You're going to be a big brother"

"Really?"

"Yes. In a few months, you'll have a little brother or sister"

During the months that followed, Jūshirō helped his parents get things ready for the arrival of his sibling.

It was about a week left until the baby was going to be born and Jūshirō had gotten sick.

"It's the first time in a year, said Akemi as her husband came into their room"

"I know but Mimihagi told us that this would happen"

He sat down next to her and placed his arm around her.

"At least its not fatal"

"You're right, dear. All he needs is to rest"

"Yes. He told me that he hopes he's well in time to meet his brother or sister"

Akemi giggled a bit.

"He's going to see him or her everyday so if he's still sick we'll just wait until he's better before introducing them"

"That's what I told him as well"

A week later, Jūshirō had recovered almost fully but he was still coughing a bit.

He was sitting on his bed with Hiroshi who was reading a book for him.

"Do you think they'll come today great-uncle?"

"By the way your mother has been feeling since yesterday I'd say yes"

The boy leaned a bit against his great-uncle before slightly looking up at him.

"Why did I have to be sick now?"

"Now now Jūshirō. A sickness is not something we can decide over. It happens when it happens.

-Besides, it has been a bit cold for the past week and since you're sensitive towards the cold, it was just a matter of time before this happen"

Jūshirō coughed slightly into a piece of fabric and Hiroshi was happy that there wasn't any blood when he removed it.

He then stroke the boy's white locks.

"You'll be able to meet your little brother or sister as soon as you get better.

-And I'd say it will be either tomorrow or the day after that since you're barely coughing anymore"

"You think so?"

"I do"

They then kept reading the book until Jūshirō feel asleep. Hiroshi gently laid him down and pulled the quilt up a bit before quietly walking out.

"Uncle"

He turned his head to the side and saw Jūsanrō come towards him.

"Is he sleeping?"

"Yes. I read that book to him and after a while, he feel asleep"

"I see"

"How's your wife?"

Hiroshi saw a smile spread across his nephew's face.

"Both she and our new son is doing well"

"So it's another boy then?"

"Yes. I came to tell Jūshirō but I'll wait until he wakes up"

"That's a good idea.

-Have you told my brother yet?"

"Not yet. I'm afraid he'll say that thing about changing the heir again"

"How about I tell him then"

"Thank you uncle"

Hiroshi smiled and walked down the hall to his brother's room.

"The child has been born"

"I see.

-What is it?"

"Another boy"

"Good. Then the family will have a strong heir"

"Brother! Jūshirō is the heir and you know it as much as I do"

"But with that illness of his, he won't be strong enough to lead this family"

"You don't know that yet. The boy is only four years old, wait until he's become a teen before you say that he's not strong enough"

Jūjirō sighed.

"Fine.

-You're right brother. I shouldn't have said that before knowing how strong that boy really is"

"That's right"

Two days later, Jūshirō was fully recovered and couldn't wait to meet his brother.

Jūsanrō carried his son through the house to the room he shared with his wife.

"You have to be quiet now. Okay Jūshirō"

"Okay"

He smiled and opened the door to the room were Akemi was sitting in the bed with the baby in her arms.

"Mommy"

Akemi smiled at her son as they got closer.

"Jūshirō meet your little brother"

Jūshirō looked at the baby who was sleeping. His hair was black just like their fahter and like his had once been.

"What's his name?"

"His name is Tatsuya"

"Tatsuya..."

Jūshirō placed a finger on his brother's hand and the baby grabbed it before his eyes opened to reveal a grey color similar to their father.

"Hi Tatsuya.

-I'm Jūshirō, your big brother"